Ra964 Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 hey i need some help recenlty changed from a flatbar to a zoo risebar......i`m like 1.85 and i ride kinda in damon`s, neil`s gaz`s style (only smaller ) ) i played alot but it seems i can`t get-it right... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex.loves.boys Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 hey i need some help recenlty changed from a flatbar to a zoo risebar......i`m like 1.85 and i ride kinda in damon`s, neil`s gaz`s style (only smaller ) ) i played alot but it seems i can`t get-it right...How about do it how u like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 Surely you can tell which angle you like best? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tylerlovesalex Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 If you want your bike to feel a little longer put them right forward,or if you want a little more hight bring the up again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 i just loosen the stem, put my fingers under the bars, wait for it to fall into position and get bmy sister to tighten up the bolts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Duck Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 Just use your noodle really... I have mine at about 30 degrees more forward, but I ride a mod so thats a fat lot of good to you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 i just loosen the stem, put my fingers under the bars, wait for it to fall into position and get bmy sister to tighten up the bolts Thats about the silliest thing ive ever heard.just play around with it and youll find a position youll like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walleee Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 You may never find somfort wih those as they are shite bars imo, I would find it hard to get on with them regardless of how they are set-up.....Why didn't you just stick with the flats? there is so little rise on the zoos you'd have been just as well.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 Thats about the silliest thing ive ever heard.just play around with it and youll find a position youll like.it has worked for me during the past 3 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walleee Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 it has worked for me during the past 3 yearsI think it was more your description rather than the method which was just plain silly. If we all follow your advice well be putting our fingers anywhere between the bars and the ground, waiting for 'it' to fall into place (mite take a while seeing as we don't know what 'it' is), then im certainley stuck cos I havn't got a sister I think i'll just stick with the way I do it...... loosen the bolts, hold the bar's so they are comfy, tighten up, try riding, and adjust if nescessary..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbanLegend Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 As a general rule... Tilt them forward for hoppy hoppy tap gap sidehop comfort, tilt them back for streety bunnyhop spinny ease of pulling up love.That is the general rule for all riser bars really. But as said previously, experiment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An_toin3 Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 (edited) what i do is I go with the zoo! logo.. may seem stupid but i put mine formward so the logo is 90degree with the ground like that : |__ ! :$ feels good for eveything, I can bunnyhop,manual my bike easily, and can gap tap,etc pretty well on it too ! Edited February 3, 2007 by An_toin3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 that sounds HORRIBLE!! Bars are meant to have backsweep, its just more comfy!bars right forwards changes your body position, it sticks your elbows out and brings your shoulders in, (I have seen sooooo many sketchy riders with bars tilted right forwards, if they had some backsweep they wouldnt be half as sketchy!)Backsweep moves your elbows down, relaxes the shoulders and is generally more efficient for riding in general.I have my monty bars so they have the same backsweep as they do upsweep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrishayton Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 that sounds HORRIBLE!! Bars are meant to have backsweep, its just more comfy!bars right forwards changes your body position, it sticks your elbows out and brings your shoulders in, (I have seen sooooo many sketchy riders with bars tilted right forwards, if they had some backsweep they wouldnt be half as sketchy!)Backsweep moves your elbows down, relaxes the shoulders and is generally more efficient for riding in general.I have my monty bars so they have the same backsweep as they do upsweepyeh im with you on that. backsweep helps so much and you can still tap and sidehop as high Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 Yep, bars have the backsweep they do for a reason, so use it!Maybe it's because I'm coming from a bit more of a streety background, but I can't stand the feel of bars right forward, it just goes completely against the natural position of your wrists! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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